Wines for Christmas
The run up to Christmas, and a few Christmas wine ideas to stock the cellar, but not spend too much.
The cheeseboard – an unbeatable conclusion to a festive dinner party.
Although I have an incredibly sweet tooth, I am a sucker for a great cheeseboard, and believe that a well-put-together
Christmas preparation, it’s all in the P’s
Christmas and Christmas preparation, as I am sure it is for most, is a big occasion in my house. I
Energetic people only need apply
As Stephen Toward and I begin our roles as bartlett mitchell’s first Talent Managers, we have been asking ourselves what
The Power of Two
As Murray Soper and I begin our roles as bartlett mitchell’s first Talent Managers, we have been asking ourselves what
What does it means to be green?
At bartlett mitchell we are not just passionate foodies, we are equally in love with all things green and sustainable.
Tis the Season for Christmas Pudding
The days are getting shorter, the weather is getting colder and everyone seems to be perpetually involved in some form
Perkee – A very special coffee
There are few times in your career when you are truly surprised and humbled by events at work, for me,
Winners can be defined in many ways
Perkee fairtrade coffee was recently shortlisted by the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) in the Food Made Good Awards for their support
A Day in the Life of a bartlett mitchell Area Manager
Early Start There are some key attributes required to be an Area Manager such as being super organised and having
A starter is a great place to start!
A starter is, well…a great place to start! Whether you’re hosting a festive get together or enjoying a stripped-down meal
The secret to delivering a 5-star service
The secret to delivering a 5-star service Recently I had the good fortune, through a holiday savings club, to enjoy
What happened when we visited the Perkee Coffee Roastery
In late July Joe (my purchasing assistant), Miguel (coffee brands manager) and I took the brave step to venture north
Wendy Bartlett’s top 5 tips for creating a successful mobilisation
Creating a successful mobilisation is fun Mobilisation (where we take over or open a new café or restaurant site) is
Simplicity is key for the main event
The main event. The entrée. The piece de resistance. Whatever you choose to call it, this is the part of
A Brief Lesson on BBQ
Summer is in full swing, so if you haven’t already, it’s time to pull out those dusty, rusty grills, give
Looking forward to our first bartlett mitchell Barista Championship
Our first bartlett mitchell Barista Championship. Next week are the round one heats of bartlett mitchell’s first Barista Championships. Barista’s
Essence training – Building great teams
Obsessive about our people One of the things that makes bartlett mitchell stand out as a contract caterer is that
Recipe for a great summer picnic
Why I love a summer picnic I love a picnic! Although at times they can be a little trying, with
Why you should be thinking about veg-centricity
I was lucky to be a speaker on a panel at the London Produce Show and Conference recently and I
Smoking and Curing Fish – A Local Artform
Paying homage to local fare My first restaurant, Thyme, was previously the site of an eponymous fish restaurant titled Moxon’s,
How to appoint a Contract Caterer
How to appoint a Contract Caterer We are regularly asked the question by procurement experts and facilities managers, ‘How to appoint a
Milling Machine for Africa – Making the difference
Making a difference On a lovely evening on the 1st June bartlett mitchell hosted a charity fine dining supper for
Developing a contract catering strategy
Selecting the right Contract Catering Partner When I talk to facilities professionals and those in an organisation responsible for appointing